Goresbrook School

A not judged free schools school in Barking and Dagenham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Goresbrook School.

Dagenham, RM96XW Ofsted: Not Judged Age 4-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

53

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
73.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: 0.87
English & Maths grade 4+ %
63.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 77.5%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 48.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
44.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 5.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
15 October 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership & management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Cook Road
Dagenham, RM96XW
Phone
2035976666
Website
goresbrookschool.org.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
140962
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Cook Road, Dagenham, RM9 6XW
Website
www.goresbrookschool.org.uk
Age range
4-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Multi-faith
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
UNITED LEARNING TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
Yes

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,083
Free School Meals
33.4% (362 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
0.9% (10 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.5%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
11.1%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
49.5 (+30.1 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
77.5 (+25.5 vs average)
Attainment 8:
53.2 (+13.7 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
11.1 (6.4 below average)
Low Absence Rate:
4.5 (2.1 below average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
36 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
72
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,083 pupils
4-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(13 students)
Sociology (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(6 students)
English Literature (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(11 students)
Economics (GCE A level)
★ ★★★★
(13 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growth, Belief, Team"

Growth Belief Team Ambition Confidence Creativity Respect Enthusiasm Determination

This ethos is our expression of our Christian roots, in schools which are fully inclusive and both welcome and respect students and staff of all faiths and none.

Head Teacher's Message

Megan Harris, Principal, describes Goresbrook as an ambitious all-through school with a real aim for students to succeed at top universities, a strong emphasis on enrichment, high standards, and a welcoming, inclusive community.

Facilities

dedicated, new sixth form building outdoor learning area

Curriculum Highlights

A broad and ambitious curriculum All-through school (Nursery to Sixth Form) Academic A level curriculum designed to equip students to meet the challenges of university and life as successful adults A range of subjects including Early Years Foundation, Writing, Reading, Mathematics, Computing, Geography, History, Physical Education, Religion and worldwide views, Science, Art and Design, Design and Technology, Music, PSHE Enrichment provision and opportunities beyond the classroom

Admissions Criteria

Oversubscription Criteria: If the number of preferences for the school is greater than the number of places available, places will be allocated in the following priority order: 1) Children who are or were in Local Authority care; 2) Children with siblings at the school; 3) Children who live nearest to the school, measured in kilometers in a straight line (as the crow flies); If two or more children are ranked equally on any of these criteria, random allocation will determine which child is offered places. Pupils with statements of Special Educational Need will not be subject to the oversubscription criteria and will be allocated a place if their statement nominates the school as being the most suitable.

Financial Information

Reception places are free of charge. The Nursery offers free and paid spaces.

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